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Harris/Sweeney Lauren Elizabeth Harris and Thomas Robert Sweeney were married on August 19, 2017 at Immaculate Conception Parish in Fayetteville. Father Kevin Corcoran officiated the ceremony with Father Thomas Ryan acting as concelebrant. A reception was held at The Cazenovia Club in Cazenovia. The bride is the daughter of Laurence and Ann Harris of Manlius. The groom is the son of Robert and Patricia Sweeney of East Syracuse. Maid of Honor was Hillary Messenger, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Virginia Steigerwald, Katharine Kosmicki, Joanna MacLachlan, Caitlin Simmons, Nicole Halligan, Kate Koesterer, Allison Davis, all friends of the bride. The Flower Girl was Alexandra Kosmicki. Best Men were Patrick Sweeney, Kurt Sweeney, brothers of the groom. Groomsmen were Nathan Harris, brother of the bride, Ryan Murray, Justin Alibrandi, James Powers, Nicholas Alibrandi, Mark Shaughnessy, all friends of the groom. The bride is an occupational therapist. The groom is an elementary school teacher. The couple honeymooned in Maui, Hawaii and reside in Fayetteville.

Damour/Haynes January 13, 2018 was a sparkling, scintillating day in Saranac Lake, NY; very fitting for the nuptials of Jacqueline E. Haynes and Eric D. Damour! Together they blazed a trail as the first couple to be wed at Grizle-T's, which was transformed for the occasion. The bride, daughter of Ron and Eileen Haynes; and the groom, son of Dan and Madonna Damour; were married by co-celebrants Jason Chartrand and Patrick Kilcoyne, friends of the couple. Kelly Oldenburg, Heather Damour, and Kelley Beauharnois were attendants for Jackie, while Marc Damour, Mo Lepine and Bruce Beauharnois stood up for Eric. Ariana Gamble, AJ and Aidan Haynes, and Colden, Hayden and Camden Damour and Remi and Elise Beauharnois all helped their now official Aunt and Uncle joyfully tie the knot. Jacqueline, graduate of Syracuse University and Springfield College, is a Treatment Team Leader at Sunmount Developmental Center and Eric, graduate of Siena College, is a Research Associate at Ampersand Biosciences. They honeymooned in Quebec City, and are looking forward to continuing the celebration with family and friends in Syracuse and Plattsburg. They will reside in Saranac Lake (well, near the lake!).

Law/Hayes Adrienne Lauren Law and Thomas Francis Hayes were married on September 22, 2017 in St Ann's Church, Syracuse, NY. Deacon Anthony Paratore officiated the Catholic Ceremony. A reception was held at Emerson Pavilion on Owasco Lake in Auburn, NY. The bride is the daughter of Pierce and Theresa Law of Camillus, NY. The groom is the son of Andy Hayes of Lyncourt, NY and Heather Hayes of East Syracuse, NY. The bride is a graduate of Le Moyne College where she received her BS degree in Ecomonics and her Masters degree in Business Administration. She is a financial analyst at AXA Equitable. The groom is a graduate of the University of Rochester where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. He is Director of Sales at Presentation Concepts Corporation. The wedding party consisted of seven bridesmaids and seven groomsmen. The couple honeymooned in Italy. They reside in Syracuse, NY.

Elise C. Helmer and Steven M. Just were married on October 7, 2017 at The Cannery in Vernon, NY. The ceremony was held in the chapel and was performed by the bride's uncle, Peter Welch. A reception was held following the ceremony at The Cannery. The bride is the daughter of Eileen and Bill Helmer of Manlius, NY. The groom is the son of Lisa and Rob Just of Liverpool, NY. Maid of Honor was Jenna Helmer, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Joanna Helmer, sister-in-law of the bride; Shelly Just, Amy Just, sisters of the groom; Averi Ahsmann, Rachael Bischoff, Erin DiCandia, Lorenn Kassel, Emily Merriman, Rachael Rizzo and Megan Wallace, friends of the bride. Best Man was Ross Langevin, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Peter Helmer, brother of the bride; Jay Jay Vanderstyne, Nick Cacciola, Ned Chanatry, Bryan Wilson and Dan LaDuke, friends of the groom. The couple traveled to Grenada for their honeymoon. They currently reside in Nashville, TN.

KERNAN/AREZZO Kristin Marie Kernan and Dario Giuseppe Arezzo were married on June 17, 2017 at Sage Chapel at Cornell University. Father William Kernan, uncle of the bride, officiated the ceremony. A reception was held at the Aurora Inn. The bride is the daughter of Daniel and Cynthia Kernan of Liverpool, NY. Maternal grandparents are Michael and Helen Hayduk. Paternal grandparents are William (deceased) and Dolores Kernan. The groom is the son of Peter and Angela Arezzo (deceased) of North Syracuse, NY. Maternal grandparents are Anthony (deceased) and Celia Caruso. Paternal grandparents are Giuseppe and Anita Arezzo (both deceased). Matron of Honor was Megan Sgroi, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Chiara Giannuzzi, sister of the groom, Jacquelyn Leonardo, future sister-in-law of the bride, Katharine Jweid, Michelena Clarke, Hillary Masucci and Lisa Spitz, friends of the bride. Flower girl was Kai Lei Lopez, cousin of the bride. Best Men were Jonathan Knaust, friend of the groom, and Fabrizio Arezzo, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Daniel Kernan and David Kernan, brothers of the bride, Joseph Giannuzzi, brother-in-law of the groom, Richard Sgroi, brother-in-law of the bride, and Giancarlo Facciponte, friend of the groom. Ring bearers were Max Langdon and Marcus Morra. The bride is a graduate of Cicero-North Syracuse High School and Cornell University. She is a product manager for BNY Mellon. The groom is a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy and Cornell University. He holds a J.D. from Albany Law School and an LL.M. from New York University. He is a tax consultant for Farm Credit East. The couple honeymooned in Sardinia, Italy and reside in Geneva, NY.

McCANN/MAXAM Ashley M. McCann and Ross N. Maxam were united in marriage on June 24, 2017 together with their family and friends at Colloca Estate Winery in Sterling, NY. The cere-mony was officiated by Pastor Dan Schallmo. Standing beside the couple were Kayla Nadelen as maid of honor and Andrew Fischetti as best man. The bride is the daughter of Jeff and Sandra McCann of Fulton. She is the granddaughter of Barbara Nadelen and the late Paul Nadelen of Hastings, Susan and John Walton of Cato, and Richard and Michelle McCann of Fulton. She is currently studying to become a physician assistant at Le Moyne College and will graduate in August 2019. The groom is the son of Michael and Amy Maxam of Fulton, NY. He is the grandson of Lois Haynes and the late Ronald Haynes of Taberg, Gil and Shirley Collins of Fulton, and Eva Maxam and the late Lewis Maxam, also of Fulton. He is employed as the Brand Manager of Burdick Volkswagen at Driver's Village in Cicero. The couple honeymooned in Hawaii and now reside in Cicero, NY.

Becker/Sudy Jennifer Becker, M.D. and Mitch Sudy were wed October 28, 2017 at Buckhorn Lodge, Paris Mountain, Greenville, SC. Jennifer is a graduate of West Genesee, SUNY Binghamton and the Medical College of Virginia. Jennifer is employed by the Medical Group of the Carolinas as a Board Certified Rheumatologist and is also Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Mitch is the President of Virginia College in Greenville, SC. Jennifer and Mitch are avid mountain bikers and also enjoy running and yoga. The couple lives in Greer, SC and a mountain bike trip in Ireland is planned.

Pagano/Andrews Vanessa Lynn Pagano and Thomas Nathan Andrews were married July 15, 2017 in Our Lady of Pompei Church, Syracuse, NY. Fr. Daniel O'Hara officiated the Catholic ceremony. A reception was held in Drumlins Country Club. The bride is the daughter of Vincent and Denise Pagano of Fabius, NY. Maternal grandparents are James and Lucille Dwyer (deceased). Paternal grandparents are Henry and Esther Pagano. The bride is a graduate of Henniger High School, Onondaga Community College; and Syracuse University. The bride is a server; substitute teacher. The groom is the son of William Andrews of Brockport , NY and Monika Andrews (deceased). Maternal grandparents are Stephen and Thilda Wickert (deceased). Paternal grandparents are Nathan and Ellen Andrews (deceased). The groom is a graduate of Brockport High School, Suny Brockport, and University of Rochester. He is a teacher. Matron of honor was Jennifer DeCarlo, cousin of the bride. Bridesmaids were Francesca Pagano, sister-in-law of the bride, Rose Anne Visco-Lane, Noelle Fonak, and Emma Madonna, cousins of the bride. Junior bridesmaid was Isabella Pagano, niece of the bride. Flower girl was Pasqualina Palmer, cousin of the bride. Best man was Scott Andrews, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Vincent Pagano, brother of the bride, Edwin and William Andrews, brothers of the groom, Charles Maguire, friend of the groom. Junior usher was Vincent Pagano, nephew of the bride. Ring bearer was Francesco DeCarlo, godson of the bride. The couple honeymooned in Aruba. They reside in Syracuse, NY.

McLaughlin/Gutierrez Corinne C. McLaughlin and Pedro E. Gutierrez, were joined in marriage, April 1, 2016, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, South Orange, New Jersey. The bride is the daughter of Kevin and Christine S. McLaughlin, of Liverpool, and the granddaughter of Clare T. Salerno, of Kenmore and the late Joseph T. Salerno and the late Catherine and late John V. McLaughlin. The groom is the son of Dr. Pedro Gutierrez and Lucretia Gutierrez of Springfield, New Jersey. Matrons of honor were Andrea McLaughlin-Allen and Candace McLaughlin-Kocan, sisters of the bride. Meredith Quinn was a bridesmaid and Chloe Allen, niece of the bride, was a flower girl. Carlos Gutierrez, brother of the groom, was the best man and Marc Macchiaverna and Andrew Baxter were groomsmen. A reception was held at Pleasantdale Chateau, in West Orange, New Jersey. The bride is a graduate of New York University and Seton Hall Law School and the groom is a graduate of Rutgers University and Stevens Institute of Technology. Corinne and Pedro honeymooned in Bali.

Bocskocsky/McNamara Lauren Sara Bocskocsky and Patrick Owen McNamara were united in marriage on June 17, 2017 lakeside at the Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown, New York. Their reception immediately followed at the Otesaga. The bride is the daughter of Arlene and the late John Bocskocsky of Mohegan Lake, New York. The groom is the son of Norine and Dennis McNamara of Loudon Tennessee, formerly of Dewitt, New York. The maid of honor was Kaitlin Brodrick, a college friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Nicole Kholodnov, future sister-in-law, and friends of the bride, Madlena Pesheva, Marissa Ross, and Lindsay Wiedemann. Best man was Daniel Dell'uomo, friend of the groom since elementary school. Groomsmen included Andrew Bocskocsky, brother of the bride, Brian McNamara, brother of the groom, and Michael Kenien, and Joseph Losurdo, high school friends of the groom. The bride and groom are 2010 graduates of Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts. Lauren is an Account Manager at LEWIS in San Diego, California. Patrick is a 2006 graduate of Christian Brothers Academy, and is a Lieutenant in the United States Navy stationed in Coronado, California. The couple traveled to the Hawaiian islands for their honeymoon and currently reside in Coronado, California with their dog, Cooper.